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Calhan District No. Rj1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 436 students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
51爆料s in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
436 Students
874,078 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
53,286 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,418 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
312,858 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
36%
# Black Students
34 Students
40,225 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
368 Students
437,198 Students
% White Students
84%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,931 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
46,246 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
32,153
# Students in K Grade:
29
58,011
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
60,191
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
63,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
61,295
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
62,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
62,503
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
62,832
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
64,154
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
65,329
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
69,688
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
70,252
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
68,738
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
73,082
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,360. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $15,676. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,963
$15,360
Spending / Student
$12,647
$15,676
Best Calhan District No. Rj1 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 436 students.
What is the rank of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District is ranked #57 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
84% of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Calhan District No. Rj1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $15,676. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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